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The Local NY

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8.3

Excellent

365 reviews

365 reviews

Housekeeping15
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24-hour front desk1
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8.3

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 1.29 kilometers from city center
Popular landmarks
Grand Central Terminal 2.5 km
Central Park 2.8 km
Top of the Rock 2.9 km
Empire State Building 3.2 km
Broadway 3.3 km
Times Square 3.3 km
The Metropolitan Museum of Art 3.6 km
High Line 4.8 km
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum 7.0 km
Statue of Liberty 10.6 km
Nearby landmarks
Diego Salazar Art Gallery 110 m
Jeffrey Leder Gallery 140 m
JDI Barbell 150 m
The Cliffs at LIC 150 m
Court Square Subway Station 310 m
Citicorp Building 380 m
Court House Square 390 m
Court Square- 23rd St 400 m
Foodcellar & Co. 420 m
PS1 Contemporary Art Center 450 m

The Local NY

13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, New York (NY), United States, 11101 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Long Island City part of New York (NY), this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Central Park.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

320 meters to public transportation

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Cash withdrawal

Contactless check-in/out

Game room

Bar

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in New York (NY) are being booked every minute!
Value for money8.5
Distance to city center1 km
Location rating8.3
Nearest airportLaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Distance to airport6.9 km

Rooms available at The Local NY

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.5

1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 bunk bed
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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Twin Ensuite
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Street view
  • 2 single beds
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Twin with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shower
  • 2 single beds
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Queen Room - Disability Access
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Local NY have bars on-site?

Experience your holiday retreat the finest way with a drink in your hand at The Local NY's bar readily available right in front of your doorstep for whenever you need a drink or two.

What types of entertainment are available at The Local NY?

The Local NY features games room while you lounge at this property, offering visitors with entertainment value throughout your stay here.

At what time of the year is The Local NY most popular?

The Local NY's most popular month where verified guests travelers have stayed the most is in June.

What was the average room rate for The Local NY been in the past month?

The typical room rate for The Local NY in the past month is 75.04 USD, compared to city's average of 290.49 USD.

What do travelers like most about The Local NY?

Past visitors that stayed at The Local NY have given this property a rating of 8.674 for its outstanding service as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the average rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to The Local NY?

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Local NY an average rating of 8.4. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Business travelers' have given to The Local NY?

Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Local NY an average rating of 8.3. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Couples' have given to The Local NY?

Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Local NY an average rating of 7.7. You can look up on more specific customer ratings, and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Group travelers have given to The Local NY?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Local NY an average rating of 8.2. You can check out more precise customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What time is check-in and check-out at The Local NY?

Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guest visitors checking in or out before or after the specified periods may be charged an additional fee.

What is the closest airport to The Local NY?

The nearest airport to The Local NY is Tweed New Haven Airport, 106.0 km away.

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What people love about The Local NY

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The room is clean too 매우 만족!"

    lee

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    January 8, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Fun decor convenient clean"

    Faheem

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    February 14, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Staffs are very kind And location is good too"

    lee

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    January 13, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 919 New York (NY) properties
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Cheapest price score
Room comfort score
8.5/10
Value for money score
8.5/10
Service score
8.7/10
Better than
98
%
of New York (NY) properties
Better than
97
%
of New York (NY) properties
Better than
96
%
of New York (NY) properties
Better than
92
%
of New York (NY) properties
Overall rating:

8.3

Excellent
365 reviews
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
8.3
Location
8.3
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What travelers say they love:
Easy access to manhatten
Pushpendra from India
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More about The Local NY

More about The Local NY

The Local NY

Take advantage of the many attractions New York (NY) has to offer with a stay at The Local NY.
At The Local NY, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hostel's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy convenient available parking right at the hostel. Front desk service is provided at the hostel including luggage storage.
Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the hostel's tours. Packing light is possible at The Local NY thanks to the hostel's laundromat keeping your clothes clean. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hostel.
All rooms at The Local NY are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the hostel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator at your disposal. It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the hostel. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the hostel's bar. For the ultimate convenience, you can even have groceries delivered to your room at The Local NY, with their exclusive service. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house shared kitchen.
Apart from amenities and services, The Local NY goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. Get social at the hostel's library, games room and shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests.


Around the property

Experience New York (NY) like a true local. An afternoon of browsing the works at The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum located 6.9 km away can familiarize you with the local art scene. Experience local culture through architecture at Top of the Rock located 2.8 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Get more than you bargain for here, which scores value for money higher than 95% of the city's accommodation.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 95% of the city's other accommodations.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 96% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.3

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

15 mentions

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2 mentions

Food & Dining

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Catalan
  • French
  • Greek
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • On-site entertainment
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alcohol
  • Bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Grocery delivery
  • Happy hour
  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Heating in public area
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Heating
  • Shower
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Location

13-02 44th Avenue, Long Island City, New York (NY), United States, 11101
Excellent
Location

8.3

Airports
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    6.9 km 18 min drive
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
    15.3 km
Public transportation
  • Court Square Subway Station
    310 m 5 min walk
  • Court Square- 23rd St
    400 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Metrocare Pharmacy
    1.4 km
Shopping
  • Macy's Herald Square
    3.4 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    1.3 km
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM on-site

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Grand Central Terminal
    2.5 km
  • Central Park
    2.8 km
  • Top of the Rock
    2.9 km
  • Empire State Building
    3.2 km
  • Broadway
    3.3 km
  • Times Square
    3.3 km
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    3.6 km
  • High Line
    4.8 km
  • The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
    7.0 km
  • Statue of Liberty
    10.6 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Diego Salazar Art Gallery
    110 m
  • Jeffrey Leder Gallery
    140 m
  • JDI Barbell
    150 m
  • The Cliffs at LIC
    150 m
  • Court Square Subway Station
    310 m
  • Citicorp Building
    380 m
  • Court House Square
    390 m
  • Court Square- 23rd St
    400 m
  • Foodcellar & Co.
    420 m
  • PS1 Contemporary Art Center
    450 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-out until11:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center1 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)35
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 USD
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of rooms 37
  • Year property opened2014

Reviews of The Local NY from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.3
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities8.3
Location8.3
Room comfort and quality8.5
Service8.7
Value for money8.5
High score for New York (NY)
Rating
9+ Exceptional (56)
8-9 Excellent (37)
7-8 Very Good (39)
6-7 Good (11)
<6 Below Expectation (16)
Time of the year
Mar - May (29)
Jun - Aug (33)
Sep - Nov (49)
Dec - Feb (48)

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10.0
Exceptional
lee from South Korea
Solo traveler
Bed in a 4 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom
Stayed 9 nights in December 2022

You have to go The Local NY”

Staffs are so kind and location is good. The room is clean too 매우 만족!

Reviewed January 09, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
lee from South Korea
Solo traveler
Bed in a 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Private Bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in January 2023

So gooodddd!!!!!”

Staffs are very kind And location is good too

Reviewed January 13, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Hannah from Philippines
Couple
Twin with Private Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in December 2021

Weekend Stay”

Gifted my sister an overnight stay near downtown NYC as she celebrated her birthday with friends. She said she liked the place. Very accessible to NYC tourist spots.

Reviewed December 06, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Stanislav from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in March 2020

Exceptional”

Located about 1/5 miles away from a subway station and a grocery stores. Very well maintained with large coffee and movie theatre style areas in the lobby.

Reviewed May 16, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Faheem from United States
Business traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in February 2022

Exceptional”

Fun decor convenient clean

Reviewed February 15, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Jessica from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in February 2022

Great Place!”

Helpful staff, great common areas!

Reviewed February 27, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Edvardas from Lithuania
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in October 2022

Nice”

Good and convenient

Reviewed November 04, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
youngki from South Korea
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in November 2021

Location price ”

Good Location price breakfast bar

Reviewed November 12, 2021

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8.4
Excellent
Jessica from United States
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

Great stay!”

First hostel, would stay here again in a heart beat!

Reviewed February 22, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Pushpendra from India
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

good for short stay”

good location . Easy access to manhatten

Reviewed December 08, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Kyle from United States
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 2 nights in September 2020

Decent place for a room in New York”

The place wasn't that bad. The hostel is clean, but there was a bunch of fruit flies everywhere because other guests left their food and trash in the kitchen, and in other places instead of putting it in the trashcan. The hostel has a policy where guests need to clean up after themselves, but if they don't then the trash piles, which then attracts bugs. The bunk beds were short for me. I am 6'4" and I had to lay diagonal on the bed to fit. Otherwise it wasn't that bad. If your roommates are dirty and nasty, it can be a nightmare since their are two bunk beds and the rooms are small. Smells will linger in the room and will make you feel nauseous.

Reviewed September 18, 2020

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2.8
CheonAn from South Korea
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 9 nights in October 2021

Don't Go”

Its facility and convenience are worse than a homeless shelter.

Reviewed November 10, 2021

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2.0
Elaine from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 4 bed female dormitory room with private bathroom (max 4 people)(4 Twin Beds)
Stayed 2 nights in March 2022

Racists! ”

They selectively use the, need vaccination paperwork, to deny stay at hostel.

Reviewed March 21, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
maria from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

Best Experience”

Although this hostel located in Long Island City, but worry not it is just few stations away from Manhattan. I arrived around 6am in the morning and the hostel offers a towel and I can take a shower in the second floor! They have no breakfast service but there is a pantry available where you can cook or re-heat your foods. Refrigerator also available. The room itself was pretty good, clean, Air-con works perfectly fine, and although I was staying in 4 bunk beds per room, there's still a lot of room to move. The receptionist also offers free padlock for me to put my stuff in the room :) Ah, they also have laundry machine and drying machine (put $2.5 usd for each machine, detergent is not provided tho) which it was something that I need after few days of travelling with dirty clothes occupying my luggage. Overall this is a very nice experience with Local Hostel NYC :)

Reviewed September 27, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Lenilyn from United States
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in September 2018

Wonderful time”

Was looking for a easy location to get around town with ease. Was in NYC for the Jamiroquai concert and celebrate my birthday weekend. I have to say your place did not disappoint. I plan to come to New York again and you will have my business again. I will highly recommend the Local Hostel.

Reviewed September 13, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
Anas from Saudi Arabia
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in August 2014

Very clean hostel”

Great staff, Clean hostel and good guide books exist in the hostel

The hostel has a great facilities and it is totally different from other hostels in term of cleanless and tidness. This hostel is well maintained and has a great friendly atmosphere. The hostel is very close to the metro station which is around 5 mins on foot and it has an easy aaccess to the main areas in NYC. The price is a bit expensive compared to other hostels but this is NY so you need to expect this kind of amount. I recommend staying in this hostel for a low budget travellers.

Reviewed August 26, 2014

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8.8
Excellent
Eunbi from South Korea
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in October 2019

Reasonable Acommodation in NY”

If you are a solo traveler, this hostel is the best choice. I made so many friends in this hostel. The staffs are also kind. Acommodation fee in NY is insane. I think this hostel has reasonable price compared to other hotel. Of course, it is shared room. But I spent very amazing time in this hostel.

Reviewed November 01, 2019

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8.7
Excellent
Cheng from Singapore
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in November 2015

excellent for budget travelers”

Comfort, interior, location

I've been to another hostel in Washington DC but Local Hostel is so much better. The interior is comparable to a boutique hotel. I like they separated the shower from the toilet and I never had bathroom fight with my room mates. The concept of partitioning the corridor and the room is great, I can do my washing up and packing without waking up my other room mates. The location is good. It is in an industrial area, I was worried about the safety but it seems alright for a solo female traveler to return past 12am, though it is not encouraged.

Reviewed November 13, 2015

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8.8
Excellent
Bach from Australia
Solo traveler
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Great place!”

Quite expensive, but totally worth it. Located reasonably close to Manhattan (you'll still need to take a subway to get to Manhattan, 15-minute trip). Staffs are nice and the place is clean. Tourist-friendly (close to groceries, etc.). There's a nice balcony to hang around and see NYC. Will definitely stay again if I come to NYC.

Reviewed May 22, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Enrique from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

Good value”

Good location, only 1-2 stops by subway to get to Manhattan. Very nice views from the rooftop. Plenty of comunal areas. The only thing I didn't like much was the bar area at night, the music was a bit too loud, felt almost like a club. Everything else just fine if you know you are actually going to a hostel (bunks, shared bathrooms, etc). The staff were helpful every time I asked them for something. Very inexpensive for NYC. Would gladly repeat as a solo traveler.

Reviewed May 28, 2018

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